ITALY

Over the last 20-30 years, balsamic vinegar has become a popular Italian product. You can now find it on the shelves of most supermarkets across the world. However, mass-market balsamic vinegar has nothing to do with the noble Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Find out why. If I were to ask people what balsamic vinegar evokes to …

Maybe you’re curious about how life is in Milan under the quarantine. Maybe not. But this is such a unique time (for the good and the bad). So, I thought about writing these chronicles from Italy. And how life is in Milan as we are quarantined. I felt like sharing how you feel when you …

I love giving presents – spontaneously buying a little something that I see and makes me think of a person dear to me – but Christmas often makes me feel in distress. We all have plenty of stuff and often end up buying one more useless thing or adding up to the already long list of ordinary presents.

As an Italian, and knowing how all over the world people usually like everything made in Italy, I gathered a few ideas for Christmas presents with an Italian touch.

What to see in Rome in 3 days? If you have only 72 hours to visit The Eternal City, you’re probably wondering if this is a “mission impossible.” Well, it is not – provided you have a good Rome 3 days itinerary.This will make a difference between poor travel experience and the perfect one you …

Have you ever wondered what makes Italy such a unique country? Here are a few fun facts about Italy you may not know. Starting from its nickname, Bel Paese, meaning “beautiful country”. If you’re traveling to Italy for the first time, or are just curious about the country, there are a few fun facts you …

A popular beach resort on the Adriatic sea, there’s much more to Rimini holidays than just sunbathing. From Rimini old town to charming villages nearby, from a day hiking or biking to a cooking class, there are many things to do in Rimini, besides lying on the beach. I used to go on holidays in …

From the sea to the Apennines, amid an ever-changing scenery that gets increasingly beautiful. That is the Cammino di San Francesco from Rimini to La Verna, the new addition to the St Francis Way. An exhilarating long-distance hike. Over the last few years, I’ve grown increasingly fond of slow travel, places off the beaten track, …

If you want to explore Italy off the beaten path, you’ll love these beautiful towns in Emilia Romagna. They’re indeed charming and well worth to spend a day. You’ll discover another, more authentic, side of Italy.